ddan7 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 The Radio Shack in town is no more. So, I used white vinegar at a slow boil for 20 or so minutes. I now have a lovely etch but how do I polish it without removing the etch. It's very light. I practiced with wax and a green scratch pad on the tang and it sanded it right off! I supposed I need a deeper etch or a lighter polish. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Richards Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 You can also use muriatic acid from a pool supply or plumbing or rock supply. Use it full strength. Be sure to neutralize the blade well as acid left in the spaces can cause problems. I use 1500-2000 grit sandpaper to scrub mine down with and then polish with semichrome. if you want the really dark color polish it as described clean it well then dip for a few seconds just to get the color. Some will not take a dark finish due to alloying. If you can get some FC then all the better. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 One thing I have done if a surface feels *rough* after an etch is to take an arkansas hard black stone and some WD40 and gently rub the surface. Makes it a bit smoother and the high areas get bright while the low areas stay dark---you could probably do the same with a ceramic sharpener rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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